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Drought Stories | Vacancy: NLA Oral History | NSW History Week
17 – 18 May 2010 University of South Australia Bradley Forum, Level 5, Hawke Building, 50 North Terrace, Adelaide A multidisciplinary symposium exploring:
The conference organizers welcome proposals for individual papers or panels relating to the above theme from any discipline. Relevant disciplines may include:
Submission Guidelines All proposals for papers and/or panels must be submitted by the EXTENDED date of April 20, 2010. Online Submission: Click here Alternatively, abstracts can be emailed as an attachment. Abstract submissions will be acknowledged by return email and acceptances will be communicated by May 3, 2010. You do not have to be a current member of the ACSANZ to submit an abstract, however, registration fees are lower for members than for non-members. If you are considering joining the association, more information and membership benefits can be found on the ACSANZ website. If you are chosen to present at the conference you will also need to register to attend. All expenses including conference registration, accommodation and travel are the responsibility of the presenter. Submission of an abstract implies permission for it to be published in the conference proceedings and other relevant publications.
All historians are invited to the 25th Anniversary Conference of the Professional Historians Association (NSW) which will be held on Norfolk Island in July. The conference will coincide with the UNESCO decision about granting World Heritage listing to the historic convict sites at Norfolk Island. Thirty historians, archaeologists, museum curators and heritage specialists from every Australian State and Territory as well as the United Kingdom, New Zealand and New Caledonia will evaluate aspects of South Pacific history in the light of recent research. Some of the issues that will be discussed are - French and British convictism, heritage tourism, Christian missionary influence, shipwrecks & maritime heritage, the use and misuse of history at historic sites, the spread of Polynesian languages, the politics of writing history. Inspections and site visits will be an integral part of the conference. Bring your family and friends for a mid-winter holiday as well - even those who are not historians will enjoy the outdoor activities offered on this idyllic island. PHA (NSW) Inc has negotiated very reasonable travel & accommodation packages. The conference program and details of accommodation options can be downloaded from the PHA website.
Between Creation and the Collections Institutions – Symposium Melbourne Convention Centre Thursday 3 June 2010 An initiative of the Professional Picture Framers Association This symposium will discuss methods for preserving the nation's art and cultural heritage which has not yet found its way into the country's galleries, museums, libraries or archives. The symposium will focus on two main areas:
For more information and registration form click here: pdf format or word doc format. Closing date for registration is Monday 17 May 2010. Launch of new website: Australian Policy & History 
Australian Policy & History works to link historians with policy-makers, the media and the Australian public. We aim to inform public debate and promote better public policy-making through an understanding of history. The APH website is an initiative of the Alfred Deakin Research Institute, Deakin University, the University of New England, the Australian National University and the History Council of NSW. Historians are encouraged to submit articles for possible publication on the website. We currently have a number of CAL grants for APH Contributors as well as CAL grants for early career researchers. For further information email Professor David Lowe; Associate Professor Melanie Oppenheimer or Dr Nathan Wise. Thursday 22 April 2010, 5:30pm – 7:00pm State Library of Victoria – Village Roadshow Theatrette (Entry 3 La Trobe St) Melbourne After 13 years, regional Victorians know all too well the devastating impact of drought. Communities have been placed under acute and sustained stress, but have responded in creative and inspiring ways. The 'Drought Stories' project, initiated by the History Council of Victoria and supported by Arts Victoria, is capturing this experience. Project manager Robyn Ballinger and other participants will discuss the aims and outcomes of 'Drought Stories' and reflect on the significance of the stories collected from residents of the Wimmera and northern Victoria; Mike Cathcart (presenter on Radio National's 'Bush Telegraph' and author of Water Dreamers, 2009) will 'launch' the project. All are welcome to attend – bookings are essential and can be made via online or via email. Phone: (03) 8664 7099. The Journal of Women’s History is moving to the History Department at Binghamton University where it will be edited by Jean Quataert and Leigh Ann Wheeler with Elisa Camiscioli as book review editor. They invite submission of article-length manuscripts (not exceeding 10,000 words including endnotes, 35 pages in length) accompanied by an abstract that summarizes the argument and significance of the work (not exceeding 150 words). They are interested in articles based on original empirical research as well as reflections on conceptual, theoretical, and methodological issues in women’s history. Given the Journal’s broad readership and increasingly transnational direction, they encourage reflection on the wider implications of each study. They also welcome letters to the editor in response to recent articles. Beginning around April 15, 2010, all new manuscripts submitted to the Journal of Women’s History should be submitted online. Please check this website for the actual day online submissions "go live." Peer reviewers and journal staff will also use the system for all communications regarding manuscripts. This new process will allow them to streamline the submission and review processes, speed up acceptance and revision times and automatically track information regarding authors, reviewers, and Journal content. Any resubmission of manuscripts that were originally submitted before April 15, 2010 should be sent via email to the editorial office.
The National Library of Australia is seeking to appoint oral history interviewers across Australia to conduct whole of life interviews on a contract basis for the Forgotten Australians and Former Child Migrants oral history project. Ideally, interviewers for the National Library are social historians with extensive experience in and an understanding of oral history methodology. In addition to this experience, we seek in interviewers a range of personal qualities which include good communication and listening skills, empathy and resilience, and the capacity to interview people from a diverse range of groups Applications are due by 30 April 2010. Information about the project, the Oral History & Folklore Collection protocols and how to apply for the job can be found at http://www.nla.gov.au/jobs/other.html For further information please contact Dr Joanna Sassoon on 02 6262 1494, 1800 204 290 (freecall from a landline) or via email. 
The History Council of New South Wales invites event registrations for History Week 2010 to be held 4–12 September 2010. History Week is our state's annual festival of history. The official theme for this year is Faces in the Street. Join us in History Week 2010 for a walk down the streets of the past and into the lives of those you pass. Explore the biographies of our leaders, those who shaped our world and the worlds of lesser known identities. Registering your event online is FREE. Registrations must be received by THIS Friday 16 April 2010. Website 
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